Junhari - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Junhari is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Hasi Begam Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junhari is 223678. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Junhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Junhari

As per Census 2011, Junhari village has a total population of 2,522 people, consisting of 1,290 males and 1,232 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 568 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 788 literate and 1,734 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,067 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Junhari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Junhari

Junhari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Junhari

Junhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garh Banaili, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Junhari is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Junhari is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junhari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Junhari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Junhari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Junhari village are given below:

FAQs about Junhari